CVE-2015-5754
Race condition in runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages incorrect privilege dropping…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (7.42%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Race condition in runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages incorrect privilege dropping associated with a locking error.
- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
- EPSS
- 7.42% probability · 94th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-362
- Affected
- apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133550/OS-X-Suid-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38136/
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133550/OS-X-Suid-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38136/
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.